Salisbury El Sch

279 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Salisbury Elementary School is located in Gap, Pennsylvania, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Pequea Valley School District. The school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting, providing instruction for students in the early elementary grades. As part of a district known for its commitment to personalized learning and small-class environments, Salisbury Elementary emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate for its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance student achievement. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Salisbury Elementary aims to prepare its children for success as they transition to the district’s intermediate and secondary levels. Its location on School Lane Road serves as a central hub for families in the Gap area, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, inclusive education that encourages lifelong learning and student excellence.

279

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salisbury El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
218 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (15.8 %)
Two or More
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pequea Valley SD
Phone:	(717)442-8268
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 48